Young couple commit suicide in Alawwa

Lanka accuses UN mandate holders

The Sri Lankan government today said that while it recognizes the Special Procedures as an important mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council, there have been certain instances where some special procedures mandate holders have exceeded their respective mandates and as such, acted in violation of the Code of Conduct. ?For example, we have noted instances where joint urgent appeals have been transmitted by same mandate holders based on erroneous information and in connection with situations which

07 Jun, 2013

No arrests over church attack

The police said that no one has yet been arrested over the attack on the church in Angulana on Wednesday. Police spokesman S.P Budhika Siriwardena said that investigations into the incident are still continuing. The church in Angulana was attacked on Wednesday night.?The police said that an unidentified group had entered the premises and damaged property inside. Worshipers of the church were seen praying outside the premises the following morning following the attack. The attack comes just days

08 Jun, 2013

Over 30 fishermen still missing (updated)

Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development?Sarath Kumara Gunaratna?said that 14 fishermen are confirmed dead and 36 fishermen, who had gone out to sea on Friday and yesterday, are still missing. Earlier 17 fishermen were reported missing by the police but by this morning the number rose to 43 including 6 reported missing in Ambalangoda and Modara. Deputy Ministetr Gunaratne said that several fishermen had been admitted to hospital as well. The air force and the navy are invol

09 Jun, 2013